ENEndangered
Pohnpei Flying Fox
Pteropus molossinus
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in PTEROPODIDAE
Threatened in Micronesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pohnpei Flying Fox classified as Endangered?
Pohnpei Flying Fox is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Pohnpei Flying Fox live?
Pohnpei Flying Fox occurs in Micronesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pohnpei Flying Fox?
The main threats to Pohnpei Flying Fox are 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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